I've looked everywhere and only found one post referencing the issue, but no help. Usually when this happens I'm missing something very basic. I've applied a couple icon packs with unicon and no dice. I'm rooted, on a stock rom, stock launcher, xposed frm wrk installed.Does any one know how I can change the app drawer icon?

Yes. I made a zip themer mod for it. Go into the themes/apps sections of nexus 5 forums and check out the candy shop thread. My mod Is on page 241 I believe. Just swap out the images you want. If you're not comfortable doing it just pm me and I'll make it for you.

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